One stop hub for EPSDD Science related content.
The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) is responsible for conservation of biodiversity in the ACT, working with many stakeholders. The Conservation Research team provides a central hub of biodiversity conservation expertise and knowledge to inform and shape EPSDD's decisions and management, and to support the Division's strategic direction. Conservation Research works with the broader scientific team across EPSDD Environment Division to deliver our science program and pursue core program priorities.
Our core priorities
Delivering science-based knowledge to inform EPSDD functions. Download the Science Plan 2020-25 (10.3 MB) .
Download the first Science Plan Implementation Report 2020-2021 (BRAMP 2020-2021) (4.5 MB) .
Access our research and monitoring report library.
Bushfire recovery research programs in the ACT.
Macropod biology, ecology and management research in the ACT.
Read about the overarching ecosystem condition monitoring framework for the ACT.
The ACT Government has a three-pronged campaign to better understand and deal with wombat mange.
ACT Government’s Northern Corroboree Frog Program.
Critical to the long-term survival of this severely threatened species, a breeding facility for Grassland Earless Dragons opened at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in 2021.
Learn about our native fish, managing ACT Fisheries, recreational fishing and fish releases.
View maps of our biodiversity, significant plants and animals, habitat, vegetation and connectivity.